Online Safety
The internet is a fantastic place overflowing with knowledge, games and communities of people. The pupils here at St Paul's Catholic Primary School spend a great deal of time using the internet within school and at home which is why it is important that pupils learn how to be safe when browsing online and especially if they become members of online communities.
At St Paul of the Cross we follow the SMART Rules:
https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/SMART-rules-Poster-A3.pdf
Early Years and Key Stage 1 Rules:
Parent Guides
NOS National Online Safety
Here you will find the most up to date guides for social media apps and platforms. Click on the icons below to find out more information about each app and to download our useful tips to help keep children safe.
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/platform-guides/
Please see below for some user guides of popular social media platforms.
Class Activities
Use the link to view some of the ongoing online safety activities the children take part in through the computing curriculum and other subjects.
UK Council for Child Internet Safety advice for parents about social media
UK Safer Internet Centre
Safety tips for social media apps